Pistachio Pudding Linzer Cookies

These pretty sandwich cookies use pistachio pudding mix for flavor and color. Filled with vanilla frosting and topped with sprinkles, they’re perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.

These Pistachio Pudding Linzer Cookies started as a fun experiment in my kitchen last March and quickly became a family favorite. I wanted to create something special for St. Patrick’s Day that wasn’t just another green-dyed treat. The result? The most beautiful sandwich cookies with a natural green tint from pistachio pudding sweet frosting filling and adorable clover cutouts. Every time I make them people can’t believe how pretty they are especially when those sparkly green sprinkles catch the light.

What Makes These Cookies Extra Special

I love how these cookies combine the classic elegance of Linzer cookies with a fun festive twist. The pistachio pudding mix is my secret weapon here giving us that perfect shade of green and a subtle nutty flavor that makes these cookies absolutely irresistible. They’re surprisingly easy to make but look like they came from a fancy bakery. My kids love helping with the cutouts and sprinkling the tops it’s become our favorite holiday baking tradition.

Everything You’ll Need

Pistachio Pudding Mix: This magical ingredient gives us both color and flavor without any artificial dyes.
Unsalted Butter: Make sure it’s properly softened your cookies will thank you.
Granulated Sugar: Just enough to make them perfectly sweet.
Egg: This helps hold everything together.
All-Purpose Flour: The foundation of our cookie dough.
Salt: A pinch makes all the difference in bringing out the flavors.
Frosting Ingredients: We’re making the creamiest filling with butter powdered sugar vanilla paste and milk.
Green Sprinkles: Because every festive cookie deserves a little sparkle.